Senior Account Clerk - Balance, Invoicing & Reports

Hawaii State Department of Education; Hawaii; On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking an Account Clerk III to manage postings to fiscal records, process cash receipts, and assist with general ledger activities. The role requires solid accounting knowledge and careful attention to numerical detail within a government setting.

The position may involve supervisory tasks and compliance with state procedures. A SR-11 level salary applies, with opportunities for advancement and related duties as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• General experience requires arithmetic, spelling and following directions.
• Specialized experience includes posting to accounting records and preparing financial data.
• Substitution rules allow education to replace experience in parts.

Responsibilities

• Verify and enter cost details to correct accounts.
• Receive and record cash collections; consult sources for information.
• Perform computations: discount, interest, rates and postings.
• Explain services and prepare purchase orders or vouchers for disbursement.
• Maintain inventory control records where applicable.
• Review others' clerical work for accuracy and procedures.
• Prepare general ledger entries and balance accounts.
• Close and reconcile accounts and prepare posting documents.
• Possible supervision of lower-level clerks.

Skills

Arithmetic

Attention to detail

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma with English/arithmetic courses

Accounting curriculum / degree (one year equivalence substitutions)

Bachelor degree in accounting (substitution)

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking an Account Clerk III to manage postings to fiscal records, process cash receipts, and assist with general ledger activities. The role requires solid accounting knowledge and careful attention to numerical detail within a government setting.

The position may involve supervisory tasks and compliance with state procedures. A SR-11 level salary applies, with opportunities for advancement and related duties as described in the posting.